Finding Treasures in Darkness

[Jayangel81]

I have mentioned a few times to certain people on this forum that even tho that person is unable to see through their pain, there can be quite a bit to gain through our OCD.

Elijah2 has made a 2 part posting on The Hidden Treasures of Darkness and Faith. And I was able to relate to it through my OCD struggles.

I found it quite encouraging and if you guys get the time to read it I think you may be able to find it encouraging as well. IF your reading this Elijah2 Thank you

Have a read of those postings at:
Part 1: http://christianforums.com/showthread.php?t=7281307
Part 2: http://christianforums.com/showthread.php?t=7281819

 

[Yuki Usagi]

Those were great. There goes that theory about people with mental problems or disorders being 'evil' or getting them from "sinning' as some religions believe.

What he says reminds me of Watchman Nee's "The Release Of The Spirit".

I love Watchman Nee's books.

Thanks for digging those out. And thanks from me, too, Elijah2

You know what the greatest temptation is now? After reading those two pages, the thought that came to me was, "If I get totally well, now because I let go of everything that happened to caused the disorders, then I won't be able to come and hang out here... I'll have no reason to."

But that's not true, because as he also said, we can help heal other people's wounds with ours, like the Lord does ours with His.

So, it's all good.

 

[Jayangel81]

Those were great. There goes that theory about people with mental problems or disorders being 'evil' or getting them from "sinning' as some religions believe.

I do not believe it means a person is evil, I know how someone can see that. When I had the blasphemies and intrusive thoughts, I really thought I was evil

Thanks for digging those out. And thanks from me, too, Elijah2

No problem, I just found them and I thought what he said was the truth. Its just that not everyone is able to see the truth Especially those in great pain and torment.

You know what the greatest temptation is now? After reading those two pages, the thought that came to me was, "If I get totally well, now because I let go of everything that happened to caused the disorders, then I won't be able to come and hang out here... I'll have no reason to."

But that's not true, because as he also said, we can help heal other people's wounds with ours, like the Lord does ours with His.

Well I do believe God will let us endure certain things so we can help heal and edify the church. After all Christ endured much things, why not us

glad to hear you sounding positive

 

[Yuki Usagi]

Well I do believe God will let us endure certain things so we can help heal and edify the church. After all Christ endured much things, why not us

Exactly! And we share in the sufferings of Christ and they make us stronger and with each thing He brings us through, our spiritual muscles and faith muscles grow more powerful... and we learn more about His love and His peace being greater than anything. No wonder Paul said he glories in his weakness...